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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic. The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy. HistoryFormal support groups may appear to be a modern phenomenon, but they supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, and may build on certain supportive functions (formerly) carried out in (extended) families. Other types of groups formed to support causes, including causes outside of themselves, are more often called interest groups, advocacy groups, lobby groups, pressure groups or promotional groups. Trade unions and many environmental groups, for example, are interest groups. The term support group in this article refers to peer-to-peer support. Maintaining contactSupport groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Traditionally, groups have met in person in sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively online (see below). Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to attend an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Does anyone know of any online support groups for nontraditional students? Q. I'm 27 years old and I've just recently returned to school full-time. It's great, I love my classes, and I'm really excelling. That doesn't change the fact that I feel a little out of place sometimes. Does anyone know of any online forums or support groups for non-traditional students? Asked by Be Here Now. - Tue Oct 30 13:48:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Your school doesn't have something in place? I go to a small community college and we have a good group that gets together and has a great advisor that helps by doing whatever he can do to help anyone. I came from a university and they had something simliar. Maybe if there isn;t one you could be an acting force for making one for the school you attend. What a great way to meet other people that are in the same boat! I to am a non traditional student so I will give you some advice that i have learned myself through trial and error. Get involved in any club or organization! non traditional students are a good percentage of any campus and should have an opprotunity to voice their opinions and give to students that have just graduated high… [cont.] Answered by gem753 - Tue Oct 30 14:29:28 2007 Is there any support groups for the visually impaired or blind in the Pensacola area? Q. I am visually impaired and 23 years old. I just want to talk to people who can understand what I am going through. So if anyone knows any support groups for the blind or visually impaired in Pensacola I would greatly appreciate the help. Thank you! Asked by fussiewassie2002 - Mon Apr 10 20:57:29 2006 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments A. I would contact your ophthamologist or The Lions Club, one of them should be able to direct you to a support groups to meet your needs. My grampa used to volunteer with the Lions in the Lillian/ Elberta, AL area doing that kind of thing so it sound be the same in Pensacola. However, if neither of those turn up anything contact a school for the deaf and blind they will usually have support groups affliated with them. Answered by irish06tiger - Mon Apr 10 22:25:41 2006 Are there any non religious support groups?
Q. I homeschool my children and would like to join a support group. My problem is is that all the support groups that I find are religion based. I am thinking of joining them even though I am Agnostic. My only concern is that I do not want to be preached to. I know they are good people, but sometimes they seem not to be able to help themselves. Asked by tyingtobenice - Mon Sep 11 16:05:17 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. This is a non-religious thing take a look. it worked wonders to my life. Answered by Coach Rovel - Mon Sep 11 16:22:20 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support groups"  news.google.com KOLN Together, the two groups help prevent as well as manage injuries of the 13000 participants - a job where communication is key. "There's a lot of stuff that ... and more » news.google.com Fly Rod & Reel Magazine Townsend, MT Representatives of Montana timber mills, conservationists and sportsmen's groups applauded the introduction of Sen. Jon Tester's Forest Jobs ... and more » news.google.com The Associated Press Gay rights groups are encouraged that President Barack Obama has signaled that he would like to include couples like Rickard and Bogliolo in the bills. ... and more » From Google News Search: "Support groups"  aidsfamilyservices.com 188px x 267px | 18.00kB [source page] Conference Room where AFS support groups and meetings are held  sfedfund.org 215px x 210px | 21.60kB [source page] Peer Support Groups Make a Difference Peer Support Groups are theme or topic based discussions that are co facilitated by trained students and an adult coordinator Support groups From Yahoo Image Search: "Support groups"  portalmelaniec.com portalmelaniec Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:32:28 GM This foundation makes a considerable difference to many individuals and families affected by cancer by targeting and financially assisting small but significant cancer charities, professional carers & . support groups. . ...  stjohns-lc.org TammyPomplun Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:31:23 GM HospiceCare Inc. is offering a recurring . support group. in July for those grieving the death of a loved one. Janesville Social . Group. is held the third Tuesday of. From Google Blog Search: "Support groups" |
